Mentoring becomes available for CLE credit on July 1, 2013. Attorneys can earn
up to 6 hours per year of dual credit for participation as a mentor or mentee in
a program meeting standards established by the Commission.

What is Mentoring?
The Mentoring initiative is the realization of many years of hard work and
dedication by current and past Commission members and staff. It grew out of a
desire to bridge the gap between the law school experience and the real world of
law practice. There are many types of law practice and there is not a one size
fits all guide to how to become the best lawyer in your chosen field of
practice. There are many experienced and well respected lawyers in the State of
Tennessee who have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. This mentoring
initiative provides an opportunity for experienced lawyers to share their
knowledge and expertise with a beginning lawyer and to help guide them to become
the best lawyer that they can be. Step up to the challenge and help enhance the
profession by making sure that no beginning attorney has to be wait listed or
turned away for lack of a mentor.

Certification for CLE Credit

In order to received CLE credit for participation in a mentoring program the
Mentor and Beginning attorney must sign a
statement
certifying success completion of the mentoring plan. In addition participants
must complete the Commission’s standardized online evaluation form.

Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Training ProgramThe Commission has developed a series of worksheets to be used by participating
attorneys and organizations for the training and application of the Mentoring
Program. Click Here to view our Mentoring Program
Worksheets